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Golden Hour at the Lake

Start with a coffee in the old town, then head down to the lake for the best sunset view in Lausanne.

Best time: 17:12About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:42

    Café Couronne d'Or

    Grab a coffee at Café Couronne d'Or. It is a cosy old bar in a small alley, perfect for people watching before the afternoon rush.

  2. 15:42

    Sauvabelin tower

    Walk up to Sauvabelin tower. The 35 meter wooden tower in the forest offers a high vantage point over the city and lake. It is a short 18 minute walk from the old town center.

  3. 16:42

    MGM

    Head to MGM pub near the Olympic Museum. Take the second-floor terrace to relax and enjoy a drink while taking in the view of the lake and the Alps as the sun begins to set.

  4. 17:12

    MGM

    Watch the sun set over Lac Léman from the MGM terrace. The red storefront and deck provide a perfect frame for the WSW sunset.

Local tip

The MGM terrace is the best spot for the sunset view. If you prefer to stay inside, the pub has a regular terrace on the sidewalk, but the second floor is superior.

Check before you go

  • Café Couronne d'Or is open Tu,Su 16:00-23:59; We 08:00-23:59; Th-Sa 08:00-01:00.
  • MGM is open Mo,Tu 14:00-24:00; We,Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 09:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Café Couronne d'Or is open at 14:42 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • MGM is open at 16:42 only on Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su
  • MGM is open at 17:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lausanne (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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